Tesla has launched the refreshed Tesla Model Y Performance Australia version, offering more range, quicker sprint, and adaptive suspension upgrades.
Tesla has officially added the refreshed Model Y Performance to its Australian lineup, bringing a bigger battery range claim, quicker acceleration, and a raft of hardware upgrades over the existing Long Range AWD.
Priced from $89,400 before on-road costs, the new flagship sits roughly $20,500 above the dual-motor Long Range model ($68,900) and well clear of the entry RWD ($58,900).
Highlights at a Glance
- Price (before on-roads): $89,400
- Powertrain: Dual-motor AWD, 343 kW
- 0–100 km/h: 3.5 seconds (improved from the previous 3.7 s)
- Claimed range: 580 km (up from the previous Performance’s 514 km; testing standard TBA)
- Chassis: Adaptive suspension with unique drive modes
- Wheels/tyres: 21-inch “Arachnid 2.0” alloys
- Exterior: New front bumper, rear carbon-fibre lip spoiler, new Ludicrous rear badge
- Interior: Carbon-fibre trims, first-row Performance sport seats with thigh extension plus heating and ventilation, 16-inch first-row QHD touchscreen
Tesla Model Y Performance Australia Price and Specs
Performance and Range
Tesla lists a 343 kW dual-motor setup and a 0–100 km/h time of 3.5 seconds. The claimed 580 km range not only eclipses the outgoing Performance (514 km) but, on paper, also edges the current Long Range AWD’s “up to 551 km” figure.
Chassis and Drive Modes
As with the latest Model 3 Performance, the Model Y Performance gains adaptive suspension and bespoke drive modes aimed at broadening comfort and handling bandwidth.
Design Cues
A more aggressive front bumper leads the refresh, joined by a rear carbon-fibre lip spoiler. A “Ludicrous” badge mirrors the branding introduced on the 2024 Model 3 Performance.
Wheels and Brakes
New 21-inch Arachnid 2.0 wheels replace the previous Uberturbines; the design appears visually similar to the 21-inch Arachnids seen on Model S Plaid.
Cabin and Tech
The performance front seats add more lateral support and comfort features (heating, ventilation, thigh extension). A 16-inch QHD first-row touchscreen debuts here, the same size seen in the China-market 6-seat Model Y L.
How It Fits in the Australian Model Y Range
- Model Y RWD: $58,900 before on-roads; 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s; claimed range 466 km
- Model Y Long Range AWD: $68,900 before on-roads; 0–100 km/h in 4.8 s; claimed range up to 551 km
- Model Y Performance: $89,400 before on-roads; 0–100 km/h in 3.5 s; claimed range 580 km
Quick Comparison (AU Market)
| Variant | Drivetrain | Price (before on-roads) | 0–100 km/h | Claimed range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | Single-motor RWD | $58,900 | 5.9 s | 466 km |
| Long Range | Dual-motor AWD | $68,900 | 4.8 s | up to 551 km |
| Performance | Dual-motor AWD | $89,400 | 3.5 s | 580 km |
Availability and Delivery Timeline
Tesla’s Australian website lists the Model Y Performance with an estimated delivery window of December 2025 to February 2026. The order page confirms the claimed 580 km WLTP range, 250 km/h top speed, and 0–100 km/h in 3.5 seconds
What to Verify
- Testing standard for the 580 km claim (WLTP for AU is likely, but TBA)
- Peak DC charging power and charge time figures
- Brake hardware details and any track-focused features
- Kerb weight, tyre specifications, and official efficiency
- Top speed
- Australian delivery timing and option/wheel/paint pricing
- Any changes to towing capacity and rated tow packages
We’ll update this story as Tesla confirms local specification sheets and delivery timelines.
